Comic:Out There

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Out There
Artist:	R.C. Monroe
Writer:	R.C. Monroe
Characters:	Miriam, John, Sherry, Clayton, Chuck, James
Updates:	6 days a week (Monday–Saturday)
Began:	June 12, 2006
Ended:
Art style:	Pen & ink, Newspaper daily strip style, Gag/Continuity
Rating:	Web-14
Website	Website

Out There is a daily webcomic by R.C. Monroe. It began publication on June 12, 2006. Although created for and currently published exclusively on the Web, Out There essentially conforms to newspaper daily strip conventions; it is drawn to the dimensions of a newspaper daily, and updates according to a newspaper daily (Monday–Saturday) schedule. The strip's monochrome palette also suggests suitability as a newspaper strip. Additionally, the strip substitutes symbols ("@#$&!") for profanity, as a syndicated newspaper strip would.

Out There is a continuity, or serial strip, but each individual strip generally includes a punch line, and some strips, while fitting into the storyline, could also be categorized as stand-alone Gag-a-day strips.

Plot

Miriam, an extroverted and impulsive bartender, has set out on a cross-country car trip with two potential goals: to begin a relationship with a man she met online, and to work in her friend's tavern. On her first day out she encounters John, a man walking along the highway towards no fixed destination. Although (or perhaps because) he is willing to reveal little about his past, she becomes intrigued by him and convinces him to accompany her on her trip.

Characters

Character	Appearance	Bio/description
Miriam		An extroverted, impulsive bartender. Likes to talk about herself. Seems to be pretty persuasive. Is known to partake in various unsavory activites such as drinking, smoking, swearing, and gambling. Seems to be attracted to John. Best friend of Sherry, who hopes to employ her upon her arrival in Portstown. Hoping to start a relationship with a Portstown resident named Chuck, who she met online.
John		Mysterious and taciturn, says very little without provocation. Doesn't approve of much that Miriam does, but generally doesn't try to talk her out of anything. Usually doesn't offer an opinion unless asked.
Sherry		Owns a bar in Portstown, hopes to employ her best friend Miriam upon the latter's arrival. Has at least one regular customer, Clayton; she seems more annoyed by him than appreciative of his business.
Clayton		A regular at Sherry's bar. Trades quips with her, seemingly unaware of, or unfazed by, her apparent contempt.
Chuck		Miriam's Internet paramour. James' roommate.
James		Chuck's roommate. Is suspicious of Miriam, although he knows little about her.